The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have successfully shot down seven US Reaper drones in less than six weeks, marking a significant operational setback for the Pentagon worth approximately $200 million. This string of incidents, which saw three drones downed in just the past week, highlights the Houthis’ evolving capabilities in targeting sophisticated military technology overhead in Yemen.
The Reaper drones, built by General Atomics, are valued at around $30 million each and are primarily used for surveillance and precision strikes in conflict zones. As the US escalates its military campaign against the Houthis, with over 750 strikes since mid-March, the losses raise questions about the risk to US equipment and personnel amidst ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks on maritime shipping in the region.
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